[3196] Tainan Seminary holds memorial service in honor of Rev. Boris Anderson

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May 27-June 2, 2013
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Tainan Seminary holds memorial service in honor of Rev. Boris Anderson

Reported by Chen Yi-hsuan

Written by Lydia Ma

Former Tainan Theological College and Seminary (TTCS) Vice-President, Rev. Boris Anderson, passed away in the UK on April 15, 2013 at the age of 95. To honor his love and contribution to Taiwan, TTCS held a memorial service on the morning of May 25. Anderson’s daughter, Jane Anderson, as well as his grand-daughter Rosa, flew to Taiwan from the UK to attend this service.

TTCS President Wang Chong-yao gave a short message during the service where he highlighted the stories of the prophets Elijah and Elisha and encouraged seminary students to learn from their elders and teachers so that they could in turn go on to influence future generations.

Many special guests were invited to speak about Anderson’s beautiful legacy and his impact on their lives. PCT General Assembly Vice Moderator Luo Jen-kuei greeted the Andersons on behalf of the PCT. Former PCT General Secretary Rev. C.M. Kao described Anderson as a person whose character was “ as innocent as a dove and as shrewd as a snake” and a person who left a lasting impression on those around him. Former TTCS professor, Rev. Chang Te-hsiang, praised Anderson’s language abilities because Anderson was fluent in Greek, Taiwanese, and Mandarin. Taipei East Gate Church pastor, Rev. Lu Jun-yi, recalled how the Andersons had played a vital role in the aftermath of the Kaohsiung Incident by speaking out and alerting Amnesty International on human rights abuses in Taiwan. Their efforts prompted Amnesty International to start monitoring Taiwan.

When a video clip chronicling the life of Boris Anderson was played, his daughter Jane was visibly touched and wiped away tears. When it was her turn to go up to the stage, she thanked everyone for collecting so many photos of her father. She added that looking at these photos brought back a flood of memories, especially memories of her sitting in the audience at the seminary and listening to her father preach from the podium.

Jane told the audience that her father was deeply influenced by the years he spent living and serving in Taiwan. “Those years brought out his creativity the most,” she said. If her father were still by her side at that moment, he would probably say that “this seminary is not a mere place. It’s a gathering of people with very clear goals. In this place, people care for one another and keep one another alert on what is going on around them at the social level.” Speaking for herself and her family, she added “This seminary is our home. It’s where our hearts belong.”

Jane Anderson speaks at the service held in honor of Boris Anderson at Tainan Seminary.

 

Photo by Chen Yi-hsuan

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